WORKSHOPS and WWOOFing in 2025
Nature Ideologies
🌿 CONNECT the Whole
Come along to a 2-hour workshop exploring our relationship with the natural world. Through a mix of theory and hands-on practice, this series invites you to engage with diverse ecological and cultural perspectives that deepen our understanding of nature and our place within it.
🗓️ Workshop Details:
When: Starting August 2025 (monthly sessions)
Where: ‘Number 4’ and various sites around the Otago Region
Cost: $35 per person per session
Duration: 2 hours per workshop
Minimum Group: 5 people
Travel: Independent
To register or inquire: Email Nik at naturedliving@gmail.com
🌱 What’s it About?
This series explores a range of nature-based ideologies and practices to help guide your thinking, language, and actions in the garden, the wild, and everyday life. Each month highlights a different theme—from practical land care systems to philosophical and spiritual approaches to nature connection.
2025 Workshop Themes
August: Permaculture
September: Organic Ecosystems
October: Conservation
November: Wellbeing & Nature
December: Biophilia
2026 Workshop Themes
January: Te Ao Māori (Māori Worldview)
February: Indigenous Views on Nature
March: Biodynamics
April: Regenerative Agriculture
May: Creative Expression & Nature
June: Forest Bathing
July: Hunter-Gatherer Ways of Knowing
🌻 Why Join?
Learn directly from specialists in their fields
Explore ideas that shape our ecological actions and ethics
Gain inspiration and practical tools for your own garden or natural practice
Connect with others on a similar path of discovery and stewardship
“I like to reflect on these different philosophies when I’m in the garden or the natural world. Sharing what I’ve learned and learning from others is what this journey is about. Knowledge that sustains life feels especially important right now.” — Nik
Interested?
Email naturedliving@gmail.com to register or find out more.
Grow your knowledge and connection with the natural world, yourself and other living beings.
Hands in the SOIL
Learn about the seasonal variations and what goes into creating a productive garden.
Come and help get jobs done at Number 4!
There are many banners that people can find work in organic or permacultutre based gardens. WWOOFing (Wiling Workers On Organic Farms) or Help X or simply Volunteer.
While we garden we talk, share, observe and learn.
Leave with nutrient dense, low carbon miles, home grown goodies (seasonally dependent) and a sense of connection.
Please get in touch to chat more about how this could work for us.